Work as part of Beat's services team supervising the helpline team and providing coordination and administrative support of Beat's echo peer support programme.

Half of the week will be spent supervising helpline shifts, the other half spent on Helpline Coordination and administration.

Working Pattern:

Beat's helpline is available 365 days a year and the Helpline Team Leader shift pattern will be working half of the week 12-20:30 and the other half office hours to undertake Helpline administrative work.

The team receives training every month and regular internal, external supervision and coaching.

Description

This is a brand new role created to provide support to Beat's peer support programme, and supervise Helpline staff on shift. It is an exciting time to join the Support Services team within Beat, the demand of our services is higher than ever before and this year over 40,000 people are expected to get in touch through our multi-channel helpline service.

A typical week for the post holder will involve working closely supporting Beat's advisors and volunteers, coordinating peer support contacts and working to develop Beat's Helpline and associated Support Services. This role is fast paced and the post holder will be able to prioritise supervising a busy multi-channel helpline having responsibility for the quality of contacts as well as ensuring that advisors are supported, coached and safeguarded.

If you're enthusiastic about Support Services within Beat, have the energy, passion and drive to multitask and prioritise working within different functions across the Services team then we would love to hear from you.

Application Information

For an application pack please select the apply button to be taken to our website. Completed application forms should be uploaded to our website by 10am on Tuesday 27th August 2019. All applications must be on the Beat application form, CVs will not be considered unless by prior agreement.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by close of business on Tuesday 27th August 2019 interviews will take place on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th August. If you have not heard from us by this closing date, then please assume that your application has not been successful.

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